United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2370 (109th)
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act
Introduced
16 May 2005
Last action
16 May 2005 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsors
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Subjects
Healthcare, Defence
Source updated
15 August 2025
Summary
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act - Establishes the "Jesus (Chuchi) Salgado Medal" to be issued by the Secretary of Defense to a qualifying veteran who: (1) died after serving in the Vietnam War but whose death is determined to be a direct result of such service; (2) was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Republic of Vietnam and is eligible for health care; (3) was exposed to ionizing radiation and is eligible for health care; or (4) served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War and is entitled (or was at the time of death entitled) to disability benefits for illnesses associated with Gulf War service.
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Timeline
16 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
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16 May 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
16 May 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E983-984)
Source: IntroReferral
16 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 16 May 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/2370
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/2370
- us · 109-hr-2370 · source updated 15 August 2025